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I've anecdotal evidence that suggests that Martin Byrnes born 27/03/1927 in Galway worked as a bus conductor in Birmingham around 1950.

If anyone knows if there are employment records for this date and where they might be available, I'd be delighted to hear from you.

Sarah

I have a birth certificate and marriage certificate which both mention an address as Windsor Cottage or Cottages, Gamrie.

Nothing else, no street or house number and no indication of precise settlement. However, anecdotally it may be in Gardenstown.

Does anyone with any local knowledge know where this address is or was? I've searched high and low and can't find it.

Thanks

Sarah

Would anyone be able to point me in the right direction for records of Dorward's House of Refuge in Montrose? Or know how the system of parish relief linked to inmates of the House of Refuge?

I'm interested in the period between 1881-1884. My Great, great Grandmother's brother, Michael Allen went into the House of Refuge following the death of his elderly parents and died there in 1884 aged 45.

I'd like to find out if records exist, either for Dorward's itself or the Parish Relief records (if an application would have been made by that route). Michael was born in Marykirk (Kincardineshire) but lived in Montrose.

Thanks

Sarah

Folks, I'd really appreciate some advice.

I turned 50 last month and my family gave me a Macbook (which I love). I've been researching my own tree for about 10 years and moved on to helping others with their family history as I work in community education. I set up a small research business last year and have had a few commissions.

At first I used GenesReunited which I found was really useful for storing data, then I bought Family Historian for my PC and, apart from a few niggles, it was great for data storage and reporting.

I'm now contemplating my next move and have spent hours reading articles and looking at demos online. I'm no further forward, to be honest. Family Historian doesn't seem to be available for Macs so I guess I'm looking at a change of software.

I like simple platforms and good design. I want the software to be UK friendly and being able to customise reports and charts the way I like them is really important to me.

Has anyone else been in a similar position and willing to share their experience with me? If I can narrow my choice down to 2 or 3 programs, it would make life a lot easier!

Sarah

I'm interested in other people's thoughts regarding this photo that I inherited from my Dad.

Of the three young women, the only one I recognise is the one on the right sitting in the chair. She's one of my Great Aunts and was born either in 1894 or 1897. I think the photograph was taken during the 1910s or 1920s. I suspect it may have been during WW1 as the uniforms and ages of the young women would fit that timescale.

The studio was called E R Yerbury & Son - these photographers were based in Edinburgh.

Although my Great Aunt appears to wearing conventional Edwardian dress, the other girls are not. The one on the left hand side looks to be in some kind of uniform and the one in the middle is wearing a costume or another uniform.

Would love to hear if any Rootschatters have ideas about this photograph!